Things I learned with no power for 40 hours

Peaches · 09-18-2004

If I have 12 size D batteries, 8 size C, 20 AAA, and 4 9 volt, I will need AA.

Most remotes use AA batteries.

I have, for some unknown reason, 16 remotes that were able to sacrifice their batteries

A large Maglite over the shoulder makes a good reading light.

Even if I'm carrying a flashlight IN MY HAND and I'm fully aware the power is out, I will still flick the light switch when going into a closet or bathroom.

After playing Solitaire on and off for 4 hours on the laptop, I will remember I could have watched a movie on the same laptop instead.

An electric water heater will keep the water hot for at least a short shower after 16 hours.

If you wait too long to get to the Walmart, all the "good" camping lanterns will be gone.

Coleman Fuel and Coleman Propane are not the same thing. However, a Coleman Fuel lantern will work on unleaded gasoline. And if anyone needs any Coleman propane, please contact me. I have a lot.

No matter how careful I am, I cannot pour gasoline out of a 5 gallon container into a 1 gallon container and not spill it.

I have nothing in my house that will remove the smell of gasoline from my hands.

When the battery back up for the alarm dies (approx 14 hours), the alarm will chirp every 10 seconds for at least 3 hours. At this time, you can start pulling wires to make it stop and it will. When the power comes back on, you will realize you apparently pulled the wrong wires as it starts chirping AGAIN and you're forced to yank the whole damn thing from the electrical system.

Woman CAN live on Tostitos, peanut butter and honey sandwiches, apples, 3 Musketeers and water

The large freezer will start thawing things at 40 hours of no electricity

If you're smart, you'll grab a bag of ice the minute the power goes off, stick in a cooler and have cool drinks for a couple of days. I am not smart.

TiVo doesn't work with no power

Even though I never thought I could do it alone without going more psychotic than I already am, I can go 40 hours w/o power and survive to tell about it

09-18-2004	#1
Peaches Members Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hills of N. GA Posts: 10,823	If I have 12 size D batteries, 8 size C, 20 AAA, and 4 9 volt, I will need AA. Most remotes use AA batteries. I have, for some unknown reason, 16 remotes that were able to sacrifice their batteries A large Maglite over the shoulder makes a good reading light. Even if I'm carrying a flashlight IN MY HAND and I'm fully aware the power is out, I will still flick the light switch when going into a closet or bathroom. After playing Solitaire on and off for 4 hours on the laptop, I will remember I could have watched a movie on the same laptop instead. An electric water heater will keep the water hot for at least a short shower after 16 hours. If you wait too long to get to the Walmart, all the "good" camping lanterns will be gone. Coleman Fuel and Coleman Propane are not the same thing. However, a Coleman Fuel lantern will work on unleaded gasoline. And if anyone needs any Coleman propane, please contact me. I have a lot. No matter how careful I am, I cannot pour gasoline out of a 5 gallon container into a 1 gallon container and not spill it. I have nothing in my house that will remove the smell of gasoline from my hands. When the battery back up for the alarm dies (approx 14 hours), the alarm will chirp every 10 seconds for at least 3 hours. At this time, you can start pulling wires to make it stop and it will. When the power comes back on, you will realize you apparently pulled the wrong wires as it starts chirping AGAIN and you're forced to yank the whole damn thing from the electrical system. Woman CAN live on Tostitos, peanut butter and honey sandwiches, apples, 3 Musketeers and water The large freezer will start thawing things at 40 hours of no electricity If you're smart, you'll grab a bag of ice the minute the power goes off, stick in a cooler and have cool drinks for a couple of days. I am not smart. TiVo doesn't work with no power Even though I never thought I could do it alone without going more psychotic than I already am, I can go 40 hours w/o power and survive to tell about it __________________ Peaches@onlinebeach.com ICQ# 36734533